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missidy:
No, the time didn't show. But when I click on a 2026 date, the time slot will show.

PrettyJossy:
Greetings,

Pls I need guidance either from you or any other here. Had to quote as I saw you read Biomedical science which is my field too. I have been reading alot and sincerely,right now am just kinda getting discouraged as it seems not to be working.

I have a first degree in Biochemistry,with an associate degree in Medical laboratory science. I had tried skilled worker route but I don send application taya. Recently I read about accelerated nursing here,intend going that route. Pls direct me cos as I am now, I don't even know how or what to do again

aramide000:
Hello, please has anybody gotten a response on the emergency appointment? I sent mine since July 3rd and till now I have gotten no response

aramide000:
Hello, please has anybody gotten a response on the emergency appointment? I sent mine since July 3rd and till now I have gotten no response

aramide000:
Hello, please has anybody gotten a response on the emergency appointment? I sent mine since July 3rd and till now I have gotten no response

Teniolasmart:
Went for my interview today and was denied, here is my transcript below, can anyone point out my flaws please

LAGOS EMBASSY
DEGREE: MBA
ZERO FUNDING

Before we started I told him I stutter sometimes and he said no problem, he understands

V.o pass me your passport and i20

Me: Good morning

V.o Have you been to the US before

No sir , I have not had any reason to cause if school and after school I was busy with work

V.o How many schools did you apply to

I applied to three schools, southern Illinois University, Alabama State and Lincoln but I chosed Lincoln cause it offers more benefit like capstone project and graduate certifications in areas like business analytics and marketing management

V.o Then he asked of my funding

After my father Left, my step dad has been taking care of me for a long time and he is the Cofounder of mowatek Nigeria where I currently work as a junior operational coordinator and he makes over 120 million naira every 6 months then he said 20 million per year and I said no 120 million every 6 months which equates to over 200 million per year and he owns two mobile rigs worth millions and he just continued typing

Then I told him I have a bank statement with me but he didn't request it

What does your company do
We do water treatment's, sewage treatment and also geophysical drilling which aligns with what i studied in school and that we have worked with Shell and seplat before

What did you study
I studied applied geophysics and it aligns with my current job role as a junior operational coordinator and some of my roles include reports preparations, I assist in also preparing projects budget and projects timelines also, and I also meet with clients for project requirements and specifications (he was nodding and staring into my face while I was saying this)


When did you finish school

I finished last year and continued work after school

I was already feeling confident here cause he only asked two to three questions to the people who were in front of me before handling them the blue paper,


What do you do
I am a junior operational coordinator and I listed my roles

Do you know anyone in the us

No sir but my cousin was in the US sometimes ago and he is back to Nigeria

What would you be doing after this course
I said I would be applying the skills the degree would give me in my intending role as a operational director and I would be spearheading the company growth into international market like ghana and other countries

While he was typing, I also told him I have a document that attest to my intending role of a operational director


Then he brought out the blue paper, so I asked him if I can know the reason for my denial and he said it's in the blue script

dalobaba:
After I responded to your message, a number claiming to be you contacted me. He’s claiming you already resolved the emergency appointment issue and he will like to help me. Y’all be careful out there. These scammers are on rampage.

Wealth1990:
I am joining you to wait too. We need a miracle at this point

missidy:
There are 2025 dates for Lagos. When I click on it, it refuses to move. Please who else is experiencing this and what could be wrong?

Consultvenek:
Date like this comes but you just need to be keeping your fingers crossed to get a date that is without stress. I got some early Aug dates for some clients yesterday in lag yesterday.

Timshin:
So sorry about this sis. I think one of the problems here is too much information. Additionally, please work on your funding because they will ask you what has changed in your application since the last denial. Talk to your school about assistantships, or on campus jobs. Finally, when the Vo asked if you had someone in the US, *No, I don't* should have been your answer. If you already signified NO in your Ds 160, why changing your answer again. There shouldn't be any but...the details were information you could have quietly left out since you are sure that your cousin is back here. I think he had an issue with you there. Remember, just one hesitation could certify your entire answers as false. Probably that was why he gave you that blue paper. Its not the end of the world sis, just be more prepared next time. Well done!

Poormanpikin:
I believe some people get denied due to:
Lack of confidence: VOs are adept at reading interpersonal cues and can sense when an applicant lacks confidence. A friend of mine who secured admission to Northern Arizona University in 2023 and had his visa approved emphasized the importance of confidence. He shared that even when he saw blue papers flying everywhere, which initially shook his CONFIDENCE, he managed to regain his composure and CONFIDENCE.

Additionally, I think VOs can detect when an applicant is merely reciting memorized lines rather than speaking genuinely. Rote memorization can't replace authentic responses, and VOs are skilled at picking up on body language and inconsistencies. They can often discern whether a response is scripted or not.

She come get zero funding join

aramide000:
Yours is even better at least you got for the same month, we are both resuming on the same day both I got November 6th but I am hoping and keeping up faith that something comes up soon because I don't want to defer this admission at all

aramide000:
Hello, please has anybody gotten a response on the emergency appointment? I sent mine since July 3rd and till now I have gotten no response

Jack880:
Please I need your suggestion.

I attended my F-1 interview in Lagos on June 23, 2035. I was placed on administrative processing for social media vetting. It's one month now, and my status has remained on "Application Received." My program starts in middle of August.

I sent an email to the Consulate, and got a response two weeks later that my case is still under administrative processing. I confused since it still shows "Application Received" instead of the traditional "Refused" or "Administrative Processing."

This is mentally stressful.

Poormanpikin:
I believe some people get denied due to:
Lack of confidence: VOs are adept at reading interpersonal cues and can sense when an applicant lacks confidence. A friend of mine who secured admission to Northern Arizona University in 2023 and had his visa approved emphasized the importance of confidence. He shared that even when he saw blue papers flying everywhere, which initially shook his CONFIDENCE, he managed to regain his composure and CONFIDENCE.

Additionally, I think VOs can detect when an applicant is merely reciting memorized lines rather than speaking genuinely. Rote memorization can't replace authentic responses, and VOs are skilled at picking up on body language and inconsistencies. They can often discern whether a response is scripted or not.

She come get zero funding join

mikytan2019:
Good Day Nairalanders

I recently received my updated i20 and did an update on the DS160. The feedback I got was that My Updated I20 should be in agreement with my DS160 form.
Looking through my DS160 in comparison with the i20, I couldn't find any errors.

Who can please suggest what I should do


2. I am suspecting my Answer to 'Who is Funding You':may be an issue.
How best do I Answer this if I have a deficit of 30k....borne btw my mom (12k) and I (18k)? I couldn't see any place for Combination of fund sources in the form.

I have tried to seek their help in pointing out the place of error, they didn't give answer to it

Meel:
You’ll need to provide me with a bit more information so I can give you specific guidance, but I’ll try to answer based on what you’ve shared.

First, are you registered with the MLSCN as an associate?
If yes, I would strongly recommend that you write the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam. This certification is highly recognized and will significantly boost your chances of job hunting as an MLS in the U.S.

To qualify for an H-1B work visa, you’ll also need to meet additional requirements such as IELTS and a VisaScreen certificate. While it may seem challenging, it is quite achievable with proper planning.



Regarding the PhD route:

When did you graduate?

When last did you engage in any meaningful research?


The field of Biomedical Sciences is very research-driven and funding is often tied to your ability to demonstrate research potential. I would advise you to:

Volunteer or work as a research assistant.

Get involved in projects that lead to publications.

Attend scientific conferences and network.


By doing this, you will build a competitive profile for securing a fully funded graduate or PhD offer.

Note: 90% of Biomedical Sciences programs in the U.S. do not require the GRE anymore, so focus your energy on building strong research experience, getting a good letter of recommendation, and a good statement of purpose (SOP).

SimpleGuy001:
Hello people, please I need advice. I intend to apply for an Ivy League mba in the USA. It’s very expensive but I intend to take loan of day $100k which is very high.

How do I defend this given that I would be expected to return to Nigeria after schooling. Which I obviously won’t as my aim is to stay back. Ivy League MBA guarantees a really good job at least 90% of the time in the USA.

I see people go for these Ivy League programs, how do they scale through to get student visa. I will appreciate any help please.

Thank you

Efetobore1980:
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I like your honesty, but if your intention is to not repay the loan, then you are only asking people to teach you how to lie. Mind you, you can not survive with a huge loan in america (while living illegally) because no company or organization has promised you a desired job after graduation.

■●▪︎ However, you can defend a loan repayment with a soon to be riped Certificate of Deposit (CD). You can defend a loan repayment with an Employment (agreement) Bond. You can also defend a loan repayment with a property deed, etc.

■●▪︎ Regarding Ivy league. MIT, Havard, and Stanford Universities are in top-5, and securing admissions into any or all of them (even simultaneously) will only give you an educational accolade, but it can never guarantee your F1 visa. F1 VISA success is not automatic no matter how rated your school is, and it does not respect anything other than its rules and policies.

■●▪︎ Maintain your honesty on the day of your f1 visa interview by telling the visa officer your intention to stay back in america. Ironically, your truth and honesty might work for you, but you MUST satisfy all f1 visa requirements. 👍

Ewachukwu:
Hello Everyone, good morning

Please, I really need help. I keep seeing Abuja dates but I am unable to be booked. I have selected dates when available months comes up but still unable to book. This has been going on for days. Also, it is not network problem being that I experience it early hours of the morning too.

I dont know what could be wrong? Or If i am doing the right thing?

Also, I have refreshed the page severally and it is still the same thing.

Any help rendered on how best to handle this will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Ewachukwu:
Hello Everyone, good morning

Please, I really need help. I keep seeing Abuja dates but I am unable to be booked. I have selected dates when available months comes up but still unable to book. This has been going on for days. Also, it is not network problem being that I experience it early hours of the morning too.

I dont know what could be wrong? Or If i am doing the right thing?

Also, I have refreshed the page severally and it is still the same thing.

Any help rendered on how best to handle this will be appreciated.
Thank you.

SimpleGuy001:
[b]I think you misconstrued what I meant. Anybody who knows about Ivy League MBA knows you are more like a hot cake after grad. Those schools have employed reports with as much as 90% getting jobs with Fortune 500 companies within 6 months after graduating.

●▪︎▪︎ I did not misconstrued what you meant but you misunderstood what i meant because it contained some bitter truth. I knows 95% about Ivy League STEM MBAs. No job is automatic and easy as you have decribed it in the United States.

Now my question is, I want to stay in the USA and get a job and then repay the loan. That’s even the main reason why prodigy and mpower finance MBA grads cause of the high value jobs that comes with it.

●▪︎▪︎ Almost all the presidents (current or former) of the United States have to wite off or subsidized former students loan. So how do you want to do it as a foreigner? Lets assume you got a job with BOA upon graduation and you have $100k in debts ? My friend you may not be able to do the feat.

From Wht I understand, visa officers want you back to naija after your studies but I want to stay back. Since obviously, I can’t sell a story that I will come back to Nigeria with close to $60-100k in debt. There’s isn’t any plausible story to tell them how I am gonna repay that.

●●▪︎ That is your own understanding. My understanding is that if you have a genuine way and intention to repay the loan the consular officer will give you the visa. If you do not have any hope of repayment aside of getting a job after graduation pls forget about it. This thinking is like telling a visa officer that you will live 100 years on earth.

I’m 25, earn only 500k monthly. No way I can repay that.

This is why I am asking for advice. I hope I have provided more context now. I will appreciate those who have done this before
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Note: Do you mean they grant visas to people who tell them they intend to stay back? I don’t think so, there’s like a 99% chance you are not getting the visa with that.

Efetobore1980:
●●▪︎ No Nigerian or African will come out here to tell us that he or she repaid $100k loan with weekly or monthly salary in America without taking years Or without using another offsetting means eg selling properties, etc.

■● On the issue of visa. I know few people who have told the visa officers that they intend to pursue Msc and phd after Bsc graduation and secure residency in america and they got their visas. That is called honesty. I can bodly write it here that, that is the intention (staying back) of 45% of f1 and b1/b2 visa applicants.

●▪︎▪︎ A typical American boy will be at ease to tell a police man that he just stole a bottle of wine in a supermarket, but an African boy would need rigorous drilling to say the truth. Visa officers does not believe your coming back to work stories. So being honest will give you your visas , all they need from you is to be qualified for the visa in the first instance.

■■ If your intention is to relocate via F1 visa dont take the loan. There are other avenues. Most loans needs repayment while you are still studying in america.

kamsy101:
What month and year are you seeing??